DeafNET in partnership with the National Lotteries Commission hosted Leadership camp for Deaf learners at 4 Deaf Schools in the Western Cape. The Deaf leadership camp builds responsibility, confidence and turning Deaf learners into inspiring leaders.
National Deaf Association and other Deaf organisation are invited to host the 5th DeafNET Africa Conference in August 2021. On average, this conference has approximately 150 participants and is a five days event. We encourage interested Deaf organisation to submit a proposal to host the…
DeafNET Centre of Knowledge (DeafNET), a Non-Profit Organisation and a Trust, was established in 2006 to exchange and disseminate knowledge and skills in order to empower Deaf persons on the African continent to achieve their full potential. It was envisaged that this objective will be achieved by facilitating…
DeafNET aims to empower the Deaf with skills through our Beekeeping project. The purpose of the project is to contribute to poverty alleviation and also to promote sustainable development initiatives for Deaf people within the rural areas in Africa. We started this project in Uganda…
DeafNET Centre of Knowledge (DeafNET) is a network of knowledge and expertise in the interest of people in Africa who experience hearing loss and related communication barriers. Its main objectives are the particularising, exchange and dissemination of knowledge and expertise on issues relating to persons…
The IRONMAN Foundation is an official charity partner to the Absa Cape Epic cycle race and DeafNET was honoured to be selected by the Ironman Foundation to raise public awareness for the Deaf through a street awareness Basic Sign Language Campaign along the route. DeafNET strives to…
The Cape Town water crisis is a drought that began in 2015 and is resulting in a severe water shortage in the Western Cape region of South Africa, most notably affecting the city of Cape Town. Let’s all do our bit to reduce consumption and…
ALERT: Tropical Cyclone Berguitta heading to Mauritius and Reunion. Irani Jankee, DeafNET representative in the Indian Ocean region compiled this info and safety video. More info on http://bit.ly/2rekcVW
DeafNET’s 5th annual general meeting took place on 19 August 2017 with the theme: “Deafness is our business”. The welcoming address was done by Councillor Joyce Mei from Breede Valley Municipality. The keynote speaker was Mr Keenan Bergins, General Manager from Golden Valley Casino. This…
